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fresh fruit and vegetable tray for 200 people
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Carol Wetherwax
cluelesscsw@aol.com
02/04/05
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I am looking for the quanties needed for an assorted tray of fresh fruit and fresh vegetables to serve 200 people.
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ellen
02/05/05
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Please check out the bigplans page for the exact info on these two items- quantitites and serving suggestions both included.
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Tom
dev4d@hotmail.com
04/04/05
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How much fresh fruit do I need to serve 200 people.
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ellen
04/05/05
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As mentioned above, this question is thoroughly answered in the big pots section under planning- fruit trays
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Johnny
08/15/05
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Fruit for 200
I have 200 members of a police department being debriefed after a shooting incident. I would like to have enough fruit on hand when they go to breaks. Apples oranges bananas and grapes. We will also have drinks and cookies. An idea of how many cookies would help.
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ellen
08/16/05
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Ok, for every 50 people, use 2 watermelons (about 20 pounds total), 6 1-pint baskets of strawberries, 3 medium pineapples, 3 medium cantaloupes, 2 to 3 honeydews or casaba melons, 4 pounds of grapes and a pint or two of blueberries for garnish. You can use the frozen chunks of mixed fruits for part, put in the refrigerator instead of the freezer the night before, by the time you get out of your meeting they will be partially thawed. If you want oranges, get the little tiny tangerines that peel in a flash- they are in season right now. Apples and bananas turn brown if cut and tend to not get picked if not cut- I go with the melon chunks instead- sweeter and nicer looking.
Cookies depends on size and type, but you want about 3 ounces per person.
Remember, it takes those 60 cup coffee machines over an hour to brew- start early.
If it were me, I would get 2 or 3 5 pound blocks of cheese (sharp cheddar, jack) at SAMs or Costco, cost is $40 total and would add some much needed protein. Cut into cubes or bite size slices.
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Lisa
chocolatetiersfountainrentals@yahoo.com
08/30/05
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I am serving strawberries, pineapples, bananas, pretzels,maraschino cherries, and marshmallows for 200 people. They will be dipping these items into a chocolate fountain. I need help with how much I need to purchase of each item to accomodate 200 people. Can you help?
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ellen
09/01/05
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This is a little different from fruit salad. If it is a dessert setup, allow 4-5 pieces of fruit total, including 1-2 strawberries. If it is a reception (no dinner) allow 4 pieces per hour. You decide what mix. The bananas have to be dipped in orange juic, lemon juice or fruit fresh to prevent browning and then drained, the chocolate won't stick if they are wet. People will eat the pretzels as a snack, not just dipped, I allow 5-6 pounds per hundred persons if there are no other chips or crunchies on the table. You can always save the unopened bags.
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Tina
tlee85@alltel.net
09/21/05
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How much carrots, celery, broccali, cauliflower or cucumbers to serve 200 people? How much dip?
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ellen
09/21/05
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Go to the veggie trays page in the big pots planning section, the question is discussed in detail. Even dip amounts.
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Denise
08/17/06
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How many cookies would I need to serve for 200 people? thanks
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ellen
08/17/06
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If they are large and one flavor 1 cookie each plus 10%. If they are small and several flavors, 1 of each flavor for each person. All together, you want between 2 1/2 to 4 ounces of cookies per person, depending on the event and what else is served.
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Tiffany
11/10/06
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I am getting ready for a wedding reception and I am in charge of the fruit section. We have a chocolate fountain and i need to know about how many bananas to buy and how to cut them to set them out. I know that i can dip these in fresh fruit or orange juice. this is for 250-300 people. Thank you so much
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ellen
11/10/06
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I have a new section on chocolate fountains, with all the info, including dippers and cleaning.
www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/plan/chocfont.html
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marie
02/15/07
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vegetable tray for 200 people
How much do I need for 200
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ellen
02/20/07
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See the veggie tray page. The link is in the planning section of the Big Pots index.
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kim
04/17/07
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meat ,cheese , & cracker tray for 200 people
How much roast beef, turkey, ham, cheese, and crackers with dip is needed for 200 people?
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ellen
04/17/07
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Kim, check the plan for 100 page and the sandwich page. If these are appetizer trays, 3- ounces total meat and 2-3 ounces total cheese- double the amounts for 200 people.
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cindy
05/22/07
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I am looking to make a fruit tray containing watermelon, cantalope, honeydew and grapes for a graduation brunch along with the eggs and ham. How much fruit should I purchase for this.
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ellen
05/24/07
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The fruit tray page covers this exactly, check it out and you will be able to decide on your mix, You want about 4-6 ounces per person.
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theresa
07/09/07
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fresh fruit and cheese tray for 50 people
I am making a fruit tray and a seperate cheese tray as an appetizer before a dinner will be served at my parents 40th anniversary party. How much cheese, crackers and assorted fuits will I need. Thanks.
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ellen
07/10/07
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Check the fruit tray page, button at the top of the main cook talk page. Crackers, 6-7 pounds per 100 people, cheese 7-10 pounds, depending on types and length of service.
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Erin
07/11/07
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Erin,
I stumbled onto this website and thought it had some great info as far as fruit and veggie trays. Hope it helps!
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helen
08/04/07
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cream cheese for 300 ribbon sandwiches
I'm preparing 300 sandwiches with cream cheese
(cherries, black olive, pecan)for a wedding
reception 8/11. How much cream cheese should I
purchase. There will be 200 attending; is 500
sandwiches sufficient. thanks H
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ellen
08/05/07
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Hi, Helen,
See my article on planning tea sandwiches- depending on the timing of the event, you may be short to very short. Also depends on whether you are counting sandwiches made with whole slices of bread, which cut into 3-4 little sandwiches, or counting the already cut sandwiches.
www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/plan/recep2.html
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Barbara
08/16/07
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fresh fruit tray for 200 people
We are serving a variety of desserts and fruit trays. How much fruit needed for 200 people
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ellen
08/16/07
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See the article on fruit trays and salads, link at the top of the main cook talk page. You might also look at the dessert bar page.
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Teri
09/18/07
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chocolate dipped strawberries
I am serving white and dark chocolate dipped strawberries for a reception of 200. How many berries should I dip?
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Teri
09/18/07
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sliced apples for 100
For a caramel fountain, how many sliced apples would i need per 100 guests?
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ellen
09/18/07
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Teri, see the chocolate fountain page for info on dippers for these fountains and a whole lot of other info about them. Remember you MUST use fruit fresh on apple pieces or they will turn brown. Unless you are deeply devoted to the fountain, consider a caramel fondue- MUCH easier to handle and better caramel, too. One each white and dark chocolate strawberries per person, plus an extra hundred dark,
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Alice Womble
09/19/07
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puch& crackersfor 200 people for wedding reception
I am planning my daughters wedding. How much punch do I need for around 200 people? Also I have 3 big cheese balls and need to know how many crackers to buy
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ellen
09/19/07
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There is a beverage planning page and a punch thread to help with the punch. Crackers, usua is 6 pounds per 100 people.
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lynn
11/18/07
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desserts for 200 people
What is a good rule of thumb for knowing how many cakes, pies, etc. to make when trying to serve 200 people?
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ellen
11/18/07
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The rule of thumb is, look at the dessert planning table for 100 on ellenskitchen.com and double it. Very extensive- all different kinds of desserts. Button at the top ofthe main cook talk page.
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Maeday Howell
11/28/07
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fresh fruit and vegetable tray for 500 people
I would really like to know how much fruit and vegetables to feed 500 people. These will be trayed for a holiday luncheon. Guests will serve themselves.
Fruit - grapes, pineapple,
Veg. - carrots, celery, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, broccili
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ellen
11/28/07
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Maeday, you just need to see the pages for veggie trays and for fruit trays for extensive directions on preparing these trays and the amounts needed. Buttons at the top of the main cook talk page.
If you have more questions after reading the information, or want me to check your estimates, just post them-
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Cheryl
02/16/08
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dinner party for 100 people
I am trying to give a nice dinner party for 50-100 people, and I plan on catering it myself. Any suggestions on what types of food I should have.
Thanking you in advance.
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ellen
02/17/08
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Cheryl, you don't tell me what your budget is, what type event/occasion (soup or chili supper, tex mex feast, buffet, sit-down, cocktail supper, BBQ, etc) or how much cooking experience you have, or what your cooking situation is (size stove, etc), whether you have a freezer or any help, so this is a tough question.
Generally, up to 60 is pretty possible in a home kitchen, so if you really have 100, you might consider 2 parties, such as 2 nights in a row. You can start by reading my article on self catering your wedding dinner or event in the Big Pots section.
Could you write back with more information about your situation?
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Paige
04/14/08
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chocolate favors 75-100 people
Hi Ellen,
I am making the favors for an anniversary party for 75-100 people. How many pounds of chocolate or pretzels should I get?
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ellen
04/14/08
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Hi, Paige, I get 6-8 pounds nuts or mints per 100 people for table bowls, that's an ounce or so per person. Hope this helps.
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Jacque
04/24/08
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sliced strawberries
How many pounds of strawberries would I need to buy to slice up for strawberry shortcake for 45 people?
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ellen
04/24/08
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One pint is about right for 4, maybe 5, people, so 9-10 pints.
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Kookie
05/08/08
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Fresh Fruit for Banquet 500pp
Hello,
There is an event for 500 pp and want to have fruit for the side. How much of strawberries, watermelon, canteloupe, honeydew, red grapes, green grapes, blueberries do I need? I really don't like to waste food so want to know what a sensible amount would be? Help!
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ellen
05/08/08
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Go to the fruit tray page. Amounts for trays and fruit cups; should be enough info. If not, make some estimates and post your questions.
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Brian Pointer
07/04/08
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Watermelons for 200 people
How many watermelons will I need to feed 200 people?
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ellen
07/04/08
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For a nice big outdoor slce, about 1 pound whole per person.
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june gregory
09/12/08
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vegie tray
how many vegetables do I need to buy to make a tray for 60 people
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ellen
09/12/08
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Check the veggie tray page for necessary guidance.
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Mel
09/17/08
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fresh fruit, veggie and cheese trays for 100
I am planning a drop in wine and cheese event. How many fruit, veggie and cheese trays should I plan on for 120 guests?
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ellen
09/17/08
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Deeply influenced by how long you expect the guests to stay (1, 2, or more hours) and the time of day of the party; immediately after work they eat up to 3-6 times as much as an after dinner cocktail or drop in situation. Write back..
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Mel
09/18/08
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fruit, veggies, cheese for 100
This event is a customer appreciation for an apartment community, and yes it will be after work.
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ellen
09/18/08
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Allow about a scant 1 pound total foods for each person and you will have plenty. Allow 1 pound cheese, cheese spreads and/or cheese logs for each 5 people, 6-8 pounds crackers per 100. 3 ounces ready to eat fruits per person plus dip. 2-3 ounces ready to eat veggies plus dip. One good dip would be great- for 120 people, you want to allow 2 gallons, plus the breads or dippers for the dip. For the wine/beverages and ice, see the beverage planning page.
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Angie
10/13/08
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How many vegetables needed for 100 peopl
How many pounds of fresh vegetables should I supply for 100 people? I am planning on having carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, and cauliflower.
Thanks!!
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ellen
10/13/08
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You can find this info on the veggie tray page.
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ashley
11/15/08
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soup and salad for 200 people
i am getting married in march and i need to know how much soup to make for 200 people. also how much salad items will i need and how much of each.
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ellen
11/15/08
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Ashley, these items are all covered on the plan for 100 tables, the beverage and dessert tables, and so forth. Make a first estimate and post it along with your service info (buffet, plated, etc), your time of day, and what else will be served, and I will be glad to check it for you.
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britney
11/26/08
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how many strawberries do u need to fed 500 people
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britney
11/26/08
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how many strawberries do u need to feed 2oo
people
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ellen
11/26/08
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Calculate it yourself from the information on the fruit tray page.
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Ceil
12/30/08
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fresh cut of fruib in a bowl for 20 people
having a party serving many other items for 20 people how many poundsdo I need
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ellen
12/30/08
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See the fruit tray page for amounts for 25 and use a bit less.
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macky
01/07/09
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how muh pounds of fruit would i need to feed 200 poeple. please do not say ounces
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ellen
01/07/09
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Look at the fruit tray page (button at the top of the main cook talk page. Use 8 times the amount for a fruit tray for 25, if you are doing trays. There are also quantities for fruit salad for various size servings.
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Deborah
03/09/09
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40 people - veggie, cheese, cracker, dessert only
Thanks for all of your great estimations. If I If I am only planning to offer veggie trays, cheese & cracker trays, and mini cake desserts, how many ounces per person should I estimate? The venue is simply a networking reception for my alma mater, which I am trying to do on a budget. I'm planning to serve soda and water, no alcohol. Not sure about coffee - do I need this if I am putting out dessert?
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ellen
03/09/09
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Coffee is a definite yes, and I would offer both regular and decaf. It depends very much on the time of day- if it is after work, they will eat three-six times as much as mid morning or midafternoon. You need 1 of each flavor dessert for each person unless you are planning more than 4 (people have one of every available flavor).
Minimums on cheese, 2 ounces per person plus about 3 pounds crackers. Veggies, see the veggie tray page. Blanch and marinate some, much more interesting and adds virtually nothing to the cost.
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lynn
06/25/09
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fresh fruit salad to feed 100 people
I am making fruit salad for a graduation party to feed 100 people. I have checked this websit in several different places and get concrete advice for fruit trays, but not for fruit salad. After reading many different entries, I have come up with two very different, conflicting amounts of various fruits. I'm thinking of using watermelon, canteloupe, honeydew, pineapple, grapes, strawberries and blueberries. Can you help please???
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ellen
06/26/09
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You will notice from the tables that fruit salad servings come in two sizes, 1/2 and 3/4 cup, which is why you make be having some difficulty. I usually recommend fruit trays rather than slads for several reasons; they look great, keep better before and after, and do not require utensils or bowls/ cups to serve. 4 times the amount of fruit on the fruit tray for 25 will give enough fruit for l00 people.
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Marie
07/06/09
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fresh fruit and cheese tray for 15 people
What amount of cheese and fruit (and crackers) is needed to serve 15 people at a small reception. There will also be wedding cake.
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ellen
07/07/09
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Very sweet, 1 1/2 pounds each of 2-3 kinds of cheese, part can be a spread or log; 4 pounds ready to eat fruit; 2 pounds of crackers. You will have crackers left over, but you need at least 2 kinds.
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Anna
07/08/09
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We had 170 RSVP and ordering 200 for dinner, how many fruit and cheese trays do I get if we are eating dinner right afterwards? Each tray feeds 20-25 people. This is while we are taking pictures and the guest are at the reception waiting on us.
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ellen
07/08/09
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Anna, this is thoughtful. If dinner is right after, you can go with the 25 count and order 8 trays.
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Anna
07/10/09
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strawberry shortcake & fruit kabobs for 200 people
Setting up a fundraiser to sell strawberry shortcake & fruit kabobs for our soccer tournament. The sliced & sugared strawberries come in 15pound buckets. Do you think we need one or two?
Thanks!
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ellen
07/10/09
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1 pound fresh berries serves 4. You probably need 2-3.
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Russ
07/19/09
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wine and cheese party for 150-200 people
We are planning a wine and cheese party for between 150 - 200 people. The reception will be held from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. How much cheese, fruit, and crackers do I need to have on hand? Should we only have grapes or would more options be better? Thank you!
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ellen
07/19/09
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20 pounds cheese (part can be logs, balls, or spreads)and 6-8 pound crackers per 100. For fruit see the fruit tray for 25 and do 6 or 8 depending on how many people. Yes, you want more than grapes, see the fruit tray page for discussion.
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Audrey Reich
07/23/09
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We are having cake, punch, coffee, fudge,cheese and crackers and only grapes as a fruit at our daughters wedding in November (rustic shabby chic style) as other fruit is out of season. How many pounds of grapes do I need to get for 200 people. It is an afternoon wedding, no meal is being served.
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ellen
07/23/09
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See the fruit tray page. But there will be beautiful apples- with red and green wedges and a rinse in fruit fresh or lemonade to prevent browning, and a caramel dip, they would be a great addition. Also, how about cider or hot cider as a beverage option.
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Lynn
08/06/09
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punch for 200 people
Having a sweet 16 party, how many gallons of punch would I need for 200 people>
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ellen
08/06/09
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Check out the beverage planning page, link at the top of the main cooktalk page.
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Brittany
08/20/09
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How many servings are in one watermelon? Is it 25?
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ellen
08/20/09
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Each 4 1/2 pounds whole watermelon makes 4 cups fruit. I generally allow 1 pound whole melon for a full dessert serving for a picnic type meal.
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Jessica
09/03/09
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Im planning a outside bbq reception on a budget for 200 people how many cases of soda should i purchase, and should i do ice tea or lemonade?
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ellen
09/03/09
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See the beverage planning page. Iced tea made from scratch is very cheap (recipe is on the chart), and can be deliciously flavored by the addition of apricot nectar, or use of a fruit flavored tea. But you need to chill it before serving over ice, and you need to provide sweeteners as well as sugar. The beverage page discusses amounts for ice as well as tea and soda.
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karen
10/01/09
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wine for 200 people
we are having about 200 guest i need to know about how much wine would be needed we are also having beer.
thanks
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ellen
10/01/09
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See the beverage planning page, it will help you factor in the length of time, etc,
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Deanna
10/08/09
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I read your amounts for the fresh fruit platter for 25 people. I'm wondering if I do not include all the fruit listed, do I need to increase the amount of fruit I am including? For example, if I only have a selection of 3 fruits for 25 people, should I increase the amount suggested on your list?
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ellen
10/08/09
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The weight needs to end up the same. So if you on\mit 8 pounds of strawberries for example, you need 8 pounds of other edible fruit (which would be 12 or 14 pounds of whole melons, for example).
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